We bet you have a LOT of leftovers from Memorial Day cookouts!
They are yummy…but can also make you sick!
Microwaves can cook food unevenly leading to “cold spots” according to Michigan State University and they allow harmful bacteria to survive during the reheating process.
The NY Post lists five foods that food experts say should never be microwaved:
Hard-boiled eggs It builds steam within the egg and can lead to an eruption whenever the egg is cut into or (even worse) when you bite into it.
Foods rich in vitamin C like broccoli, bell peppers, berries and leafy greens. When exposed to heat, the vitamin C is destroyed so it’s best to eat these raw whenever possible.
Chicken Guilty as charged. Microwaving it IS safe but all of its moisture evaporates leaving the chicken with a weird taste and texture.
Seafood Your microwave is guaranteed to dry it out.
Steak It’ll also dry out in certain spots, while other parts remain cold…perfect breeding grounds for eColi.
So what can you mircowave?
Microwave ready meals (ofc) and soups are safe and yummy!
